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Somalia’s NIRA Refutes Claims of District Reallocation

Mogadishu (AX) — In an era where information seems to travel faster than the speed of light, discerning fact from fiction has become not just a skill, but a necessity. Recent claims swirling online have caught the attention of Somalia’s federal identification agency, which felt compelled to address an issue that could potentially mislead and unsettle the public. The specific allegation that prompted this response centered around a supposed transfer of two districts from Northeastern State to Galmudug, a claim the agency…

NIRA Disclaims Any Connection Between National ID Production and Approaching Elections

Mogadishu (AX) – In a recent crackdown on swirling rumors, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) made it crystal clear that the freshly-minted national ID cards have absolutely zilch to do with Somalia's forthcoming nationwide elections using the one-person, one-vote principle. In a direct tête-à-tête with BBC Somali on a sun-drenched Sunday, NIRA’s head honcho, Abdiwali Ali Abdulle Timacade, set the record straight, emphasizing that this ambitious ID card initiative is all about offering a timeless…

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